Our Practice

Laura A. Potvin, O.D.

Hi, I'm Dr. Potvin! As owner and general manager I ensure that people are treated as I would like to be treated....in a professional and courteous manner. I maintain the office and ensure that patients receive optimal vision care with state of the art instrumentation.

I was very excited about the move from Main Street in 2013! The Salem Street office location is more spacious to better accommodate the many optometric modalities that the practice now offers. The improved parking makes everyone happy! The practice can reach many people who were unable to receive care before since this office is much more handicap accessible.

I graduated from the New England College of Optometry in 1987 when I joined my father, Dr. Bernard S. Potvin, in practice. I began running the practice in 1988 and continue to do so!

I am a member in good standing of The American Optometric Association (general body and contact lens section) and The Massachusetts Society of Optometrists. I hold my DPA and TPA licenses.

Due to Multiple Sclerosis my ability to practice has been severely restricted, however I'm in the office on most days in the afternoons addressing any issues and concerns. If you would like to speak directly with me I'm happy to schedule a convenient appointment.

I even offer Adaptive Therapy; helping people overcome vision disabilities in their everyday lives.

Having the utmost confidence in my staff, I feel very fortunate to be able to continue offering primary eyecare to the community and I enjoy the practice management aspect of Optometry.

Nyla Lambert, O.D.

Hi, I'm Dr. Nyla Lambert! I graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. I went on to do a residency through the VA Boston Healthcare System primarily in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. I'm licensed in Massachusetts and am DPA and TPA+ GC certified. I enjoy primary care optometry and contact lens work and I specialize in geriatric care.

In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis and traveling. I am multilingual speaking English, French and Arabic. I'm a member of the American Optometric Association and Massachusetts Society of Optometry.

I practice on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I also see patients one Saturday a month.

Samantha Mein, O.D.

Hi, I'm Dr. Samantha Mein! I was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, and attended the Universtiy of Western Ontario and earning my Honours Bachelor of Science in 2011.

I graduated from the New England College of Optometry in 2015. I am certified in both the United States and Canada. I maintain my optometry licenses in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, where I am DPA and TPA+ GC certified. I am an active member of the American Optometric Association.

I enjoy primary care optometry with a special interest in contact lenses.

In my spare time I enjoy running and traveling. Last year I brought home a beautiful Bouvier des Flandres, Bella. I love taking her for long walks and new adventures!

I practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. I also see patients one Saturday per month.

Alicia Donahue, O.D., FAAO

Hi, I'm Dr. Alicia Donahue! I graduated from The New England College of Optometry.
I went on to do a residency through the VA Boston Healthcare System in primary eye care and low vision rehabilitation. I am also a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of BSK International Optometric Honor Society.

I'm licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and am DPA and TPA+ GC certified.
I enjoy providing provide primary eye care services in both children and adults, contact lens services and low vision rehabilitation services.

In my spare time I enjoy running, reading a good book and traveling with my husband and son. I practice on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I also see patients one Saturday a month.

KATRINA WINSLADE, O.D.

Hi, I’m Dr. Katrina Winslade! I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and grew up in the town of Wolfville, in the heart of the Annapolis Valley. I earned a Bachelor of Science in biology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

While attending The New England College of Optometry, I gained valuable experience at a multidisciplinary eye care center in North Miami, the Boston based Tufts pediatric ophthalmology clinic, and the VA Boston healthcare system. After graduating NECO in 2015 (with Dr. Mein!), I continued building on my strong foundation, seeing patients in private practices in Massachusetts and New York. Most recently I had been practicing at a corporate practice/chain in Alberta, Canada.

I am licensed to practice optometry in Canada and Massachusetts. I am DPA and TPA certified. I enjoy seeing patients from all generations and take pride in providing thorough, patient centered eye care. After relocating a few times, I’m happy to report Massachusetts is home... my partner, cats and I are happy to be back! When I’m not in the office or traveling, you can usually find me on the golf course or mountain slopes. Of course I enjoy hockey too… Canada, eh?

I’m currently practicing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and one Saturday a month.

Monique Barton

Monique Barton joined our office in February 2016 as our office manager. She has a strong business background in retail management. I first knew she was a business person when she worked for me on Main Street as a receptionist many years ago.

It was a great loss when she joined the retail world at Macy's managing several departments at once. From there she became the assistant manager of Marshall's opening new stores for them and reforming stores in trouble. However, the retail rat race became overwhelming for her; she became the store manager at Zales at the Rockingham Mall.

After building this store's business and exceeding expectations, she finally accepted that 70 hours a week at the holidays and no time for family was not her.

The office manager was retiring in 2016 and I jumped at the chance to bring her back into our office as our new office manager. She excels at customer service, she is very professional and truly cares about patients.

She is the third generation of Potvins in this office! She is my niece and I am happy to have someone who shares in my enthusiasm for eyecare. It is in her blood!

Please do not hesitate to bring any of your concerns or suggestions to her attention; you will be pleased in her responses.

Tara Ullo

Tara Ullo was our first licensed optician. Tara graduated from the University of Missouri in 2006 with a degree in Sociology/Criminology. She chose to continue to work in the optical field in which she started as an optical assistant, repairing eyewear and performing final inspections. She became a Certified Optician in Missouri in 2003 and lucky for us became licensed in the state of Massachusetts in 2013.

Tara is accomplished in fitting and measuring eyewear, verifying and dispensing eyewear, repairing and adjusting eyewear. You will typically find her in the dispensary or lab.

She may be backing up the front desk one minute and helping with insurance claims the next. Her positive energy and new ideas are a great benefit in promoting optimum customer service. Tara is a member of the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners.

Debra Schiavoni

Deb Schiavoni is our accounts department/billing specialist. She is responsible for insurance remittances and patient accounts. Should you have questions regarding your insurance or account, ask Deb! If she doesn't have the answer, she will get it for you!

REMEMBER: she does have a unique sense of humor that makes her who she is!!

Deb loves our patients! She is an asset to the front desk, helping perform entrance tests and helping the doctors and the office to continue to run smoothly.

Hannah flynn

Hannah Flynn is apprenticing and studying to become a licensed optician.

Hannah is our "lab guru" and ensures our finishing lab runs smoothly. She edges lenses right in the office, is the point of contact for labs and sales representatives and even helps in the dispensary fitting and dispensing glasses. She is proficient in entrance tests: Keratometry, Auto-refraction, Depth Perception and Color Vision tests just to name a few. Hannah also shows her expertise backing up the front desk.

Hannah is always willing to lend a hand where-ever one is needed. We are very pleased to have her as part of our staff.

wanda codair

Wanda Codair joined us in late 2018 as a front desk receptionist and office assistant. What a great find! She was correct, her former U.S. Marine training has given her leadership abilities, dedication and the multi-tasking abilities needed our front desk.

She comes in after her first job working at Triton Regional High school as an instructional assistant and covers our late afternoon shifts and Saturdays.

Dr. Laura Anne Potvin, P.C. is glad she is part of our team.

Michelle Romanski

Michell Romanski joined our practice in October 2021. After several years of working in cooperate vision care, Michelle realized that she would like to make lasting connections with her patients. What better place to offer professional, personal service than here?

She is a licensed optician and has been for 16+ years. Having received her board certification in 2006 and her MA State Dispensing Optician license in 2010, she excels at fitting and measuring eyewear, verifying and dispensing eyewear, repairing and adjusting eyewear.
You will typically find her in the dispensary but she's able to back up Hannah in the lab too! Have questions about your vision insurance, she'll find the answers for you.

We are so glad to have her as part of our team!

Mary Burgess

Mary Burgess came to our practice with many years experience in an optometrist's office. Although her prior experience brought us great administrative and communication skills, she has found her niche as a frame stylist. With her fashion sense and excitement about the frame styles that we carry, she does a great job finding frames that not only fit the patient but meets the need of their lifestyle. She truly cares about our patients and it shows....

She is a great asset to our team and backs up the front desk whenever needed. She has a caring attitude and builds lasting relationships with patients.